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Professional Golf Instruction

LaFortune Park Golf Course has assembled a top notch team of professional instructors.
Headed by PGA Director of Golf, Patrick L. McCrate they utilize the best in classic and new golf instruction techniques using the Vector Launch monitor and the V1 Digital Coaching Software, their instruction is state of the art. If you are looking to improve or have a question, talk with our pros. It could be the best thing you ever do for your golf game.

Programs/Services Available

Rates for individual instruction are listed below. Corporate clinics, group lessons, schools are all available and can be catered to your specific needs. Just e-mail info@LaFortuneParkGolf.com for more information.

Three Class A PGA of America Professionals

Five Assistant Golf Professionals

An easy and affordable way to discover golf.For $99, you will get 5 days of golf instruction designed to teach you everything you'll need to play golf.Now offering a $149 special which includes 5 Par 3 Green Fees (Valid M-F) or Twilight Green Fee (Valid M-F after 6PM) and 5 Range Tokens a $90 value.

Day 1: The Hole is the Goal: -Putting - The excitement of rolling the ball into the hole.Day 2: Getting it Close:-The best way to hold the club and get ready before you take a swing.
-Hitting the ball close to the hole - chipping, pitching and other shots from short distances.Day 3: Swing, Swing, Swing:-Getting comfortable with the full swing.
-Using your irons to get the ball in the air and onto the green.Day 4: Driving School:-Swinging your driver and other "big" clubs to hit the long shots.Day 5: Ready, Set... Go Golf:-Linking all that you've learned to play a few holes.
-Become more comfortable on the course and where to drvie the cart.

After graduating from Ferris State University with a B.S. Degree in Business/Marketing (Professional Golf Management), Pat began his career as an Assistant Golf Professional at LaFortune Park Golf Course in 1989. During the past 23 years, he has served as Assistant Golf Professional, Head Golf Professional, and now resides as Director of Golf for both LaFortune Park Golf Course and South Lakes Golf Course located in Jenks. The awards and accomplishments he has achieved are impressive and include: 2007 South Central Section PGA President's Placque, 2006 & 2012 South Central Section PGA Merchandiser of the Year-public, 2005 named in the GSO Top 100 golf shops of all time, 2004 - 2012 named to the PGA of America's President Council, 1997-2000 PGA Eastern Chapter Director, awarded Tulsa's Best Golf Shop six times by Urban Tulsa Weekly, 2005 Best Public Golf Course by Oklahoma Magazine, and many others. Pat is very active in the promotion of the game of golf and has dedicated countless hours towards this pursuit. He has served as the Host for the Tulsa Area Special Olympics State Golf Qualifier, established the Byrd/Thoreau Junior Golf Program, and instructed golf programs for numerous other organizations. Pat is proud to serve the patrons of Tulsa County as a community leader and is dedicated to the growth of golf here in Tulsa and the state of Oklahoma.

Jeremy Dear has been a Golf Professional here at LaFortune Park Golf Course since 2004. His playing background includes amateur and collegiate competition on the NAIA and NCAA Division II Levels. He is a registered PGA member. Jeremy is extremely active in the promotion of Junior Golf and has coordinated our Junior Programs at LaFortune Park Golf Course. In addition, Jeremy has donated numerous hours to the First Tee Program and the PGA of Americas play golf initiative. He takes pride in helping students achieve their goals and providing them with the skills to accomplish them.

Jason has been with us at LaFortune Park since 2012. He began his golfing career as an amateur player in New York and quickly grew a passion for golf instruction. He spent a portion of his amateur career playing Division II Golf at the College of Saint Rose. Before joining the staff of golf professionals, he spent time working all aspects of the golf industry in South Carolina, New York and Florida. While here at LaFortune Park he has taken over and grown the Get Golf Ready Program (an adult beginner golf class) as well as added multiple Adult Group Lesson Programs. Jason is a Certified Mizuno Fitting Professional.

Robby joins our staff here at LaFortune after graduating from Oklahoma State University. Robby began his golfing career at LaFortune Park in 1997 when he began taking lessons here as a junior golfer. Through the years, his passion for the game has never faded and he has assisted us with numerous juniors and ladies clinics. Before joining the staff of golf professionals, Robby worked with us in the shop for the past 3 years before passing the PGA Players Ability Test in 2008. Robby is currently working towards his goal of becoming a PGA member.

Tyler joined our staff in early 2015 from Wichita, Kansas where he played his High School golf until earning a golf scholarship to Pratt Community College. Tyler was a quick learner of the game after playing baseball for most of his childhood, he learned the skills of the game through dedicated practice. Self taught, Tyler has the knowledge to help any golfer better understand the game of golf. Tyler is currently on his path to becoming a PGA Member.

Joe brings a tremendous amount of experience to our professional staff here at LaFortune Park Golf course as an accomplished player and club repair specialist. He is a proud member of a retired military family. After attending Central Oklahoma University with a major in marketing, he moved to Tulsa to begin his business career in sales. With a passion for the game of golf he entered the golf industry in 1990. He brings 20 years of club repair and equipment expertise and looks forward to sharing that knowledge with you. If there are any equipment needs he can assist you with, please feel free to contact him at the golf shop or by email.